Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area

About Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area

Overview: Surrounded by the tranquility of the North Santiam River, Fishermen's Bend has something for everyone. This full-service campground offers hot showers, fire pits, picnic tables, and water and electricity hook-ups for RV's. Come make lifelong memories hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, playing basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes. Fishermen's Bend is a family friendly park! Know Before You Go: Camping is by reservations only

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How to Get There

From Salem, OR: Travel east on Oregon Highway 22 (the Santiam Highway) 27 miles. Watch for signs. Turn right on River Road SE, 2 miles west of Mill City. From Bend, OR: Travel west on Oregon Highway 22 for 102 miles. Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site is located 2 miles west of Mill City.

Facilities at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area

This recreation area contains 3 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• FISHERMENS BEND — Campground
• Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site Day Use Pass — Activity Pass
• Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area — Campground

Plan Your Visit to Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area

Heading to Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Make a reservation
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)